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Independent, community-driven news about Lakeland, Fla.

Category: Neighborhoods

Posted inHousing

Developers Plan 60 Affordable Apartments on Griffin Road

by Kimberly C. Moore February 4, 2023February 4, 2023

The project will provide subsidized housing for people transitioning from homelessness or insecure housing, according to the developers.

Vermont Avenue apartments
Posted inNeighborhoods

Neighborhood of Mass Shooting Has Been a Focus of Redevelopment

by Kimberly C. Moore February 1, 2023February 2, 2023

Parker Street area is still emerging from decades of blight, homelessness, drug dealing and prostitution.

The Chapel and neighboring church
Posted inDowntown

Plans For ‘The Chapel’ Bar Might Be Halted by Neighboring Church

by Kimberly C. Moore January 13, 2023January 19, 2023

City regulations prohibit a bar less than 300 feet from a church downtown, unless the City Commission grants a variance.

Posted inEvents

2023 MLK Festivities Will Span 10 Days

by Kimberly C. Moore January 12, 2023January 21, 2023

Highlights include the annual parade, a jazz festival, free admission to the Florida Children’s Museum and a day of service

Posted inNeighborhoods

Art Installation Will Celebrate Lake Morton Area and City’s Cultural Organizations

by Joel Carrier January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

The piece has a picnic theme and includes a neighborhood map and signs pointing toward arts groups.

Posted inSocial Services

New Bethel AME Church Creating a Community Garden

by Stephanie Claytor December 22, 2022December 22, 2022

Produce grown on-site will be used for the congregation’s much-needed food pantry.

Posted inTransportation

City Commission Recommends Three Lanes for South Florida Avenue in Dixieland

by Barry Friedman December 19, 2022December 20, 2022

Commissioner Samuel Simmons dissented in the 4-1 vote, saying opponents’ arguments were compelling.

Posted inNeighborhoods

City Commission Approves Residences on Former Wedgewood Golf Course

by Kimberly C. Moore December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

Gibson Trails will include 834 apartments, 60 townhomes and 60 single-family homes on nearly 130 acres.

Posted inNeighborhoods

City Considering 1,000 New Homes on Wedgewood’s Golf Course

by Kimberly C. Moore November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

The developers tempered the plans after hearing neighbors’ objections, but some neighbors say they remain opposed. A decision is scheduled for Dec. 5.

Posted inCity Hall

City Approves 2 Apartment Complexes; Lakeland Electric General Manager Named

by Kimberly C. Moore October 17, 2022October 25, 2022

The Lakeland City Commission approved two new apartment complexes, and the city manager announced that Mike Beckham is the new general manager of Lakeland Electric.

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